midlifer

Big cost, apart from labor, is the copper. I ran 80' of #2 times 3 and 80' of #6 times one. The #2 was about 1.75 per foot at home depot and about 1.25 for the #6. The math shows this at $520 just for the copper.

This thing ROCKS. A soak after work, after a hockey game, after a bike ride, it just stinkin rocks. Kids love it too, we must be in this thing at least once maybe even twice a day.

The kids and wiff really like the waterfall. Personally I was indifferent about it. All I can say is I'm glad it has an off switch.

5am first soak, that's what I'm talkin about! Now to backfill the trench, oh wait a minute, I mean the kids will have to backfill the trench while I soak in front of them!

Powered on and heating up, that's what I'm talkin about. Should be soaking this time tomorrow, ok maybe at breakfast!

I'm running 100 amp to my 125 amp spa panel. 50 amps will go to the spa breaker and I will have two additional 20 amp circuits. I plan to build an outdoor area with fridge, lighting, fans, and music. I am hoping that the #2 can handle it.

I just had no idea that I would be spending $650 in just wire. Arghhhhh. Most of the spa sales guys said that running the electrical shouldn't be more than $500 total. I guess that makes the digestion of spending 9k on a tub more acceptable.

The run for my new tub is 90 feet. Most of the supplies I purchased seemed reasonable, then the wire hit me. 80 feet of #2 copper x 3 plus 80 feet of #4. The #2 is almost $2 a foot and the #4 is about 1.25 a foot. The #6 and #8 from the spa box to the spa, all 20' of it, was a fraction of that. Does any of this seem unreasonable to you guys?

Ok, the foreplay is killing me and I'm ready for the honeymoon. I have been trenching and breaking up concrete since Saturday and really need to feel those jets. Most of the hard work is done now and the electrician will be starting his part this afternoon. If all goes well, and I doubt it will, we should have her filled with water by Friday and soaking by Saturday. Spa God, please save me.

Still, for 2,000 I would buy a some new patio furniture and a boom box with remote. But, if your willing to pay for it, go for it!

For 2,500 I can buy a really nice sound system and have it installed.

Wow, this is all happening to fast. Spa is being delivered tomorrow afternoon and I have not even begun to prepare. I went out and bought 32 pieces of cedar fencing to replace the old fencing that will be taken out to get the spa in, add another 100 to the ticket. And the electrical, OMG. My electrical guy came over today and it appears that we have come to a hold up, F**K. Apparently we do not have any available slots in the main panel. He will be coming up with solutions and getting back to me. The kids and I will be trenching and tunneling all weekend and hope that the electrical will be completed Sunday. If everything falls into place perfectly we should be soaking by mid week. I'll whine at you guys later as the saga continues. Another thing, I have received at least four spa pamphlets in the mail in the last week and a phone call. The only information we ever filled out was at the Marquis dealer two weeks ago. Would Marquis sell our info to their competitors?

Marquis Reward, made for the tall guy.

Ok, the wet test went great and the spa looks nice. We first went to the Marquis store and wet tested theirs and got prices. The dealer wanted 9k + tax for the usual stuff, $9700 with the tax. I'm sure we could have got them down a little, but spending 9-10k on a hot tub is just not for me as I have to many other toys to support and play with. The used 05 Marquis Reward asking price was 5,500 shipped by the Marquis dealer, we live 100 miles from the tub. We offered 4,500 and after several days they accepted. Half the price of new, I can live with that. I will also get the sub panel and other stuff that goes along with it. The Journey now begins, my God what have I done !

Exactly what I was thinking, more saved dollars! I max that out every year without the purchase of a spa, just color me a compulsive spender.

I'm sure they will give me all the extra stuff they have for it, this is an owner and not a refurb group. The wet test will tell all. And if it's to deep for the wife, I'll just get her a water pillow to sit on. After all, it's all about me, right?

It is set up and running in its original location. Does not appear to be in the least bit suspicious. I'm going to wet test this thing this weekend along with some others. My wife still likes the Costco tub with all the jets and gadgets. She claims that if we don't like it we can just take it back. I'll quote another from this website, "this is not a toaster". And by we I'm sure she really meant me and all of my friends that I can count on one finger. I am also going to stop by the local Marquis dealer and feel them out, never know they may have an 06 floor model they will part with for 5.5k. Anyone know if the Marquis comes with a CGFI? I know the Costco one does not and they seem expensive for the 60amp version.

Protect myself, I'll look for the heavy duty spa condom in the morning.

Yes I would normally side with you on this. However, having 2.5 to 3 years remaining on the warranty gives me a bit more confidence. In addition I have a local dealer for service and repair. I will ponder a while longer.

From Marquis. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser of the spa for personal, family or household purposes only. This warranty is transferable to all subsequent spa owners for personal, family or household purposes only. Warranty coverage dates from either the original purchase date by the original owner or nine months after date of manufacture, whichever occurs first. Warranty transfer must be verified and validated with Marquis Corp. within ten days of the transfer sale by completing the warranty transfer form. Warranty transfer forms are available at the local authorized Marquis Dealer or by contacting the Marquis Corp. Customer Service Department Depending on original date of purchase, worst case this spa would be 2 years and 3 months.

I have an opportunity to purchase a used 2005 Marquis Reward with little use. The spa comes with the normal stuff like a cover, lift, and stairs. The price is 5k delivered. According to the Marquis website, the warranty is transferable. So it's either this or the Costco Platinum Legend, also 5k. However the Legend would also have 8% sales tax, no delivery, and less warranty than I would get with Marquis. The spa is being sold by a private owner and not a shop. So for less money and less hassle, is the Marquis a better deal?

How many jet pumps, ok I'll bite. Jwillard should be able to give us an accurate count as he owns one.

Yes, I was able to look at the PDF. Very fuzzy and small. This does not explain why the sales girl said twice that it had two 5hp and the PDF said one 3hp and one 4hp.

That's what I read as well. So I called again and asked the lady said something that made no sense to me about how they end up 5hp. At this point I am unsure about reality, nothing new there.

Made call 10:45am, service guy transfered me to sales, sales person said it has two 5hp pumps and a circulation pump. time now is 10:48. Wish my internet provider could get on the phone that fast.